Cision

JULY 26, 2017

Since the inception of social media platforms, one of the biggest challenges has been how to properly reach your desired audience. I’ll also try to give a sense of what criteria you can target for each of the platforms for paid and organic social. Social Targeting on Facebook / Instagram.

Social Media 233

Social Media How To Insurance Insurance 233

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 19, 2019

In the second Comms School session we explored third party and owned blogs, how to build a blog and post content, and making blogging a habit. The second session of Comms School got to grips with building a blog and making blogging a habit. Rachael Gordon Thanks to everyone who has joined us on a blogging journey.

Blogging 84

Blogging How To LinkedIn Writing 84

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Over the last five years, we’ve created a social media playbook document that makes this a lot easier! Start research and writing a byline for my Trustmark client. Much of the work I do for them revolves around B2B media relations with HR publications, podcasts and blogs. Blog post research.

Social Media 157

Social Media Media LinkedIn Tourism 157

Critical Mention

MARCH 15, 2019

In fact, in 2018, Statista stated that 54 percent of all consumers now browse social media on a mobile device at least once a day. This makes it critical to optimize your social media marketing strategy to be mobile-friendly to engage these consumers. Make your Facebook page mobile-friendly. Analyze your results.

Mobile 109

Mobile Social Media Marketing Media 109

Cision

JUNE 30, 2015

As the hottest social media network du jour changes, so do the tips and tricks we use to master this awesome marketing tool. This list will help you get more out of your social media marketing efforts. The more you use social media, the more you think in keyword terms. Use a Period Before Your Tweet.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media LinkedIn Small Business 120

Flack's Revenge

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

I had to smile when I read that Facebook’s reducing news content in the newsfeed. Mark Zuckerberg wrote on their blog “our time is better spent bringing people closer together… public content… is crowding out the personal moments that lead us to connect more with each other.” Look, I get it, Facebook is a business.

Facebook 120

Facebook Journalism Local Google 120

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Neal Schaffer on Social Media Challenges & Opportunities for 2019. I was thrilled when Neal Schaffer agreed to participate in my series about challenges facing social media marketing. Neal is a social media speaker and consultant ranked by Forbes and others as a top influencer. Definitely.

Instagram 214

Instagram B2C YouTube Facebook 214

Polaris

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

People check Facebook to see pictures of their friends and family, laugh at the latest memes and learn about breaking news. For brands, the way to get the most value from Facebook is to view it as a social setting (which it obviously is) and behave in manner that will make you popular. Engagement is key on Facebook.

Facebook 178

Facebook Brand Branding Social Media 178

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 2, 2020

I still remember my first blog post. That post represented the start of my social media journey. I started with a blog because at the time I was in a job that just wasn’t challenging me. In the meantime, I wanted to write. The blog was a spot for me to rant. I blogged more often. It was Dec.

Social Media 78

Social Media Media LinkedIn Instagram 78

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Writers that report success with blogging share the following characteristics: They are more likely to write longer or more in-depth content; They tend to spend six or more hours writing a post; They are 2.5 1) How long should a blog post be? Today the average blog post is 1151 words. hours to write.”.

Blogging 103

Blogging Survey B2B Analysis 103

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 23, 2017

Public relations experts know that the majority of traffic coming to a blog post comes in the first hours and days of publication. This makes the timely promotion of your blog content critical to its success. EST for the highest number of social shares on average. Experiment with different social platforms.

Blogging 136

Blogging Airlines Analytics LinkedIn 136

wiredPRworks

MAY 18, 2022

.” In the latest episode of “ Growing Social Now ,” I interviewed Barry about his book, social media, and the challenges small businesses are facing. I remember connecting with Barry via social media and then being surprised when he suggested a face-to-face meetup. Barry Moltz on Facebook.

Small Business 52

Small Business Social Media Radio Media 52

Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2020

But out of the corner of their eye they are keeping a close watch on their competitors — which media they are appearing in, how they are being mentioned, and how quickly their stories are spreading on social media. 2) Don’t just track the placements, measure which articles are trending on social media.

Media 397

Media Pinterest Measurement Trends 397

Cision

AUGUST 25, 2015

You know you need a presence on social media, and you’ve done your best to update your profiles regularly… but it’s a challenge to stay on top of it when you have so much else going on in running your small business. Why Do I Think I Want a Social Media Manager? Is it a good idea to bring in help?

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Internal International 120

Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

Within minutes, the airline acknowledged the situation on Twitter and Facebook. The airline continued to communicate via social media throughout the ordeal and was universally lauded for its social media response to this crisis. Social media adds an overwhelming complexity to crisis communication.

Crisis Communications 120

Crisis Communications Social Media Crisis Communications 120

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 18, 2019

You may have heard the controversy among media professionals about whether or not social media affects search engine optimization. More specifically, encouraging link shares should be the ultimate social media strategy that organizations use to boost SEO. Optimize Your Social Media Pages.

SEO 80

SEO Social Media Strategy Media 80

Flack's Revenge

MAY 23, 2017

We know a story starts with the lede , not lead, and about the reverse triangle approach to news writing. More of us are getting our news from Facebook , other networks and news apps these days. Stay tuned to this blog for further updates on the topic. The post Facebook Redefines News. Things like AP style, for example.

Facebook 120

Facebook Advertising Advertising Pitching 120

Communications Conversations

MARCH 6, 2018

And, a social media thought leader here in the Twin Cities. As Sue builds out her social media team at Cargill, I thought it would be interesting to sit down with her and talk about her path to her current role, her thoughts on former journalists as social media professionals and her favorite North Shore hot spots.

Social Media 102

Social Media Media Corporate Resources 102

Karen Freberg

DECEMBER 18, 2019

This was especially the case as I ventured in teaching social media earlier in the decade (amazing!). 2020 is going to mark my seventh year teaching social media (8th total) at the University of Louisville. I am actually going to use my social media book for my class. You may be thinking – Karen!

Social Media 52

Social Media Media Video Course 52

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 20, 2019

A report from Vuelio suggests that blogging is becoming a source of income for a quarter of bloggers. Blogging is professionalising and has become a paid activity for up to a fifth of bloggers. Bloggers typically start out blogging as a hobby and overtime shift to paid activity. Blogs are a highly trusted form of media.

Blogging 76

Blogging Fashion Survey Instagram 76

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The EV blog Electrek broke the news last week that Tesla is dissolving its PR department. The attention for this story might not be surprising since it involves media and big tech. It led to a lot of comments and chatter on social media, and teeth gnashing about the state and future of media and PR.

Leadership 282

Leadership Social Media Trends Facebook 282

Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

It can include social media, tip sheets, and emails, as well as paid promotions like native advertising and promoted posts on social platforms. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. Q: How did the NYPL decide to start a blog program? Are you a nonprofit?

Community 120

Community Mobile Blogging Publicity 120

Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 16, 2015

From a brand perspective, social media is the gift of a brand platform ; a place to step up to the podium and let your voice ring out. When we share a post on social media–particularly Facebook and LinkedIn–a title and summary of content from that hyperlink are pulled in right along with the link.

Social Media 100

Social Media How To SEO Media 100

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. And, they have been for a while now.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

Purina: In other news, Purina is dealing with a social media crisis as pet food safety is questioned by pet owners’ Facebook groups and then amplified on TikTok. When I am writing or editing others’ work, I personally use Grammarly Premium. Purina issued a statement after its investigation found no issues.

Ethics 97

Ethics Crisis Transportation Airlines 97

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 18, 2014

If you came here looking for 15 blog headlines that don’t suck… you were sucked in. By a blog headline that didn’t suck! “Find ways to get people to your blog !” The thing is, recently my blog (and news) consuming habits have been very “un” SSMG [Supposed Social Media Guru]-like.

Blogging 92

Blogging Writing LinkedIn Google 92

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 23, 2013

I have a confession to make: I’m not 100% in love with social media. Don’t get me wrong, social media. Using social media to lie is unfortunately easy. The Fake Facebook Meme. Twitter and Facebook both contain plenty of fake followers. The time we have spent together has been great.

Social Media 106

Social Media Media Viral Facebook 106

Cision

DECEMBER 7, 2015

After all, Obama is synonymous with social media savvy – and Quora is not a social platform that has been embraced by the masses. Similarly, I read an article in the Wall Street Journal about Lindsay Graham’s use of the app Sidewire , a politics-only social media platform described as “ Twitter for politics.”

Social Media 120

Social Media Reddit Media Twitter 120

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

After surpassing 1 billion users this past month, Facebook has become an institution that appears to have some staying power. But there is a lingering issue that threatens Facebook’s dominance even more than advertising revenue and stockholder discontent. I used to write songs about the girls I had crushes on in seventh grade.

Facebook 105

Facebook Advertising Advertising Writing 105

Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

A Guest Post B y Rana Shenawi, G raduate Student, American University, PR Expanded Blog Contest Winner. As a nonprofit, you need to know how to be a good storyteller because it is a powerful tool to attract volunteers, grow awareness, and motivate young adults to get involved and become agents of social change.

Nonprofit 240

Nonprofit Storytelling Instagram Social Media 240

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Last week, my friend Amanda Oleson sent me a note about a post I had written that featured her that popped up in her “Facebook Memories” from 2012. The hot new social networking app destined to dethrone Facebook in 2012. Think about how MUCH social media marketing has evolved in five years. Foursquare.

Social Media 60

Social Media Trends LinkedIn Media 60

Shift Communications

AUGUST 4, 2015

Below are guidelines that we drafted a while ago, refreshed for use for anyone who finds their way to them here on our blog. These guidelines apply to (COMPANY) employees or contractors who create or contribute to blogs, wikis, social networks, virtual worlds, or any other kind of Social Media. Todd Defren.

Guidelines 60

Guidelines Social Media Media Privacy 60

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. Good information is the lifeblood of social media networking.

Social Media 83

Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 83

Communications Conversations

MAY 13, 2016

I’ve been hearing and talking a lot lately with folks about the way people are creating and sharing differently on social networks. So, I started thinking about how I create and share on social these days. And it all takes priority over sharing the latest moment on Facebook. It all adds up. They went to bed earlier.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media Instagram Facebook 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. Tressa Robbins writes about the state of ethics in PR for Burrelles. Kick-ass” PR blogs.

Analysis 140

Analysis Tools Software SMB 140

Karen Freberg

AUGUST 15, 2017

With professors who are teaching social media, this can be a daunting and intimidating task in many ways. Teaching social media, as I have written about many times, is a constant prep. From how to approach Facebook Live to creating Snapchat ads for students and many more. Social media campaigns by Carolyn Mae Kim.

Social Media 69

Social Media Media Resources Education 69

Cision

JANUARY 11, 2018

Think about a few of the most notable trends we saw: With massive potential audiences on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, live streaming saw huge growth. Earned media has become increasingly important with 89 percent of marketing/communications professionals saying they use it to support the demand generation goal of driving brand awareness.

Communications 225

Communications Marketing Radio Airlines 225